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Notice of Intent to Sole Source
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), on behalf of the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS), intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to C&B Operations, LLC (located at 1116 State Highway 23, Pipestone, MN 56164) for one John Deere 1590 No-Till Drill with 20-foot configuration. The procurement is classified under PSC 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment) and NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). The notice is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.
FSIS has determined that C&B Operations is the only source reasonably available to satisfy this requirement because alternative brands lack guaranteed compatibility with ARS's existing John Deere tractors and do not provide required features including 7.5-inch spacing narrow gauge wheels, fold-over markers, and electronic population rate control. Additionally, no other vendors in the local area offer trade-in credit for the existing John Deere 1590 unit. While this notice of intent is informational only and not a request for competitive proposals, any responsible source believing it can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement by the September 11, 2026 deadline. Responses must include the company name and CAGE code along with a technical description demonstrating how the proposed alternative meets all stated requirements. The Contracting Officer will use submitted responses to determine whether a competitive procurement is necessary.
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Notice of Intent
Description: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: John Deere 1590 No-till Drill – 20ft.
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice
Date Offers Due: 09/11/2026
PSC: 3710 – Soil Preparation Equipment
NAICS: 333111 – Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Description:
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on behalf of the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS) intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to C&B Operations, LLC (1116 State Highway 23 Pipestone, MN 56164) for the procurement of the following:
Item Number
Description Quantity Unit
0001 John Deere 1590 No-Till Drill
– 20ft.
1.00 EA
Statutory Authority
This purchase is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12. FSIS has determined that C&B Operations is the only source reasonably available to satisfy this requirement as that alternative brands do not provide guaranteed compatibility with ARS’s John Deere tractors and lack required features configured specifically for the 1590 drill (e.g., 7.5‑inch spacing narrow gauge wheels, fold‑over markers, electronic population rate control). Additionally, no other vendors in the local area offer the trade‑in credit for the existing John Deere 1590 unit. Therefore only C&B Operations LLC can meet all the requirements of the Government.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It’s a synopsis for informational purposes only. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.
Responses must include:
1. Company Name and CAGE Code.
2. Technical description of how the proposed alternative meets all requirements listed above.
Responses will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
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